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NSW · Orange Council

Orange, NSW, 2800

Desirability index

90.4/100

#83 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Orange is a larger established suburb in the Orange area, home to around 41,232 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 4,972 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-0%), roughly 120.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $570 (flats $430, houses $600), 17 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 3 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
41,232
Median age
36
Median household income / week
$1,641
Dwelling vacancy
8.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
1,438 of 16,849
Median monthly mortgage
$1,690
Employment rate
59.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,110 / 1,559 / 553

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$430
Houses (January to March 2026)
$600
All types (January to March 2026)
$570
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
461

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
4,972
Against the person
1,318
Against property
1,890
Rate per 1,000 residents
120.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 31 residents
State safety percentile
10.7th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-0.5%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order310
  • Breach Bail Conditions542
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault303
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment511
  • Malicious Damage To Property448

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
17
Median school ICSEA (17 schools)
979
  • Anson Street SchoolSpecial
  • Bletchington Public SchoolPrimary
  • Bowen Public SchoolPrimary
  • Calare Public SchoolPrimary
  • Canobolas High SchoolSecondary
  • Canobolas Public SchoolPrimary
  • Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School OrangePrimary
  • Glenroi Heights Public SchoolPrimary
  • James Sheahan Catholic High School OrangeSecondary
  • Kinross Wolaroi SchoolCombined

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

1,535 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Edward St At Moulder St
  • Kent Av Opp Avondale Dr
  • Orange Station
  • Spring St Before Maramba Rd
  • Summer St Opp Robertson Park

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

3 active roadworks / incidents

  • Avoid the area. Expect delays. Use an alternative route.Peisley Street, Byng Street12 Jun 2026 – 06 Jul 2026
  • Use an alternative route. Use diversions.March Street, McLachlan Street23 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
  • Use diversions. Bargwanna Road closed between the Gosling Creek Reserve car park and 45 Bargwanna Road.Bargwanna Road, Bloomfield Road06 Mar 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

2,035 planning-related records

2026· 179 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Demolition; Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise
    84 BYNG STREET ORANGE 2800Additional Information Requested
  • Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure
    5 DORA STREET ORANGE 2800Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    48 CLEARVIEW CRESCENT ORANGE 2800Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    5 KINGFISHER COURT ORANGE 2800Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    42 BUCKLAND DRIVE ORANGE 2800Under Assessment
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    10 BROOKLANDS DRIVE ORANGE 2800Determined
  • Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    183 LORDS PLACE ORANGE 2800Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    11 OAK STREET ORANGE 2800Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    61 SHIRALEE ROAD ORANGE 2800Under Assessment
  • Restaurant or cafe; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Kiosk
    1517-1539 FOREST ROAD ORANGE 2800Under Assessment
  • Subdivision
    108 GRIFFIN ROAD ORANGE 2800Under Assessment
  • Subdivision
    BULGAS ROAD ORANGE 2800Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Carport
    31 LARELA CIRCUIT ORANGE 2800Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Shop
    9 TELOPEA WAY ORANGE 2800Determined
  • Subdivision
    92 HILL STREET ORANGE 2800Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    1 SILVERDOWN WAY ORANGE 2800Determined
  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)
    11 CONNEMARA DRIVE ORANGE 2800Determined
  • Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Service station
    19-21 COLLIERS AVENUE ORANGE 2800Under Assessment
  • Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Business identification sign; Retail Premise
    2 HANRAHAN PLACE ORANGE 2800Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    318 ANSON STREET ORANGE 2800Determined
  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Medical centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    75 KITE STREET ORANGE 2800Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    66 CONNEMARA DRIVE ORANGE 2800Additional Information Requested
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    19 SAMPSON STREET ORANGE 2800Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    2 LADY PEEL CLOSE ORANGE 2800Determined

  • May 2026

  • Temporary building, structure or use; Market
    33 BATHURST ROAD ORANGE 2800Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Subdivision; Advertising and signage; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Sewage reticulation system; Stormwater management system; Water reticulation system; Supporting Development; Infrastructure
    277 CARGO ROAD ORANGE 2800Under Assessment
  • Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Carport
    125 SAMPSON STREET ORANGE 2800Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Carport
    261 LORDS PLACE ORANGE 2800Under Assessment
  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    93 DEAN DRIVE ORANGE 2800Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    89 PRINCE STREET ORANGE 2800Additional Information Requested
  • Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    1 BATHURST ROAD ORANGE 2800Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    108 GRIFFIN ROAD ORANGE 2800Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    14 KITE STREET ORANGE 2800Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    109 FRANKLIN ROAD ORANGE 2800Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    4 HAMER STREET ORANGE 2800Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    19 FREDERICA STREET ORANGE 2800Determined
  • Multi-dwelling housing; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure
    91 NORTHERN DISTRIBUTOR ROAD ORANGE 2800Additional Information Requested
  • Subdivision
    PINNACLE ROAD ORANGE 2800Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    8 DAFFODIL STREET ORANGE 2800Withdrawn
  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)
    295 LORDS PLACE ORANGE 2800Under Assessment
2025· 370 proposals

370 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2024· 318 proposals

318 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 342 proposals

342 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 445 proposals

445 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 381 proposals

381 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

7 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Mitchell Hwy at Ivanhoe WayBus stop
  • Mitchell Hwy opp Ivanhoe WayBus stop
  • Molong Rd at Mastronardi WayBus stop
  • Molong Rd opp Mastronardi WayBus stop
  • The Agrestic GrocerCafe

    426 Mitchell Highway, Orange

  • Imagine ChildcareChildcare
  • Yarrawong Childrens CentreKindergarten

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

54 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Agland ParkPark
  • Anzac ParkPark
  • Banjo Patterson ParkPark
  • Beech Crescent ParkPark
  • Beverly ParkPark
  • Bloomfield ParkPark
  • Bouffler ParkPark
  • Brendan Sturgeon OvalPark
  • Centenary ParkPark
  • Colvin ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
19
Emergency department
On site
  • Barratt and Smith PathologyAnson Streetlaboratory
  • Bloomfield Hospitalyes
  • Bloomfield Medical Centreclinic
  • Central West Radiologydoctor
  • Colour City DenturesHill Streetdentist
  • Dentistdentist
  • Discount Pharmacypharmacy
  • Dudley Private Hospitalhospital
  • Hogan's Pharmacypharmacy
  • Interrelate Family Centrescounselling

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

9 state heritage places

  • Berrilea29 Summer Street OrangeSHR
  • Bloomfield HospitalForest Road, OrangeSHR
  • Bowen Terrace3-25 Bathurst Road OrangeSHR
  • Cook Park24-26 Summer Street OrangeSHR
  • Duntryleague with Lodge, Park, Gates, StablesWoodward Road, OrangeSHR
  • Orange Post Office221 Summer Street OrangeSHR
  • Orange Railway Station and Yard GroupPeisley Street OrangeSHR
  • Union Bank of Australia (former)84 Byng Street OrangeSHR
  • Uniting Church & Kindergarten Hall215 -221 Anson Street OrangeSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

7 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Goodstart Early Learningchildcare
  • Hill Street Childrens Centrekindergarten
  • Imagine Childcarechildcare
  • Kiddie AcademyTelopea Waykindergarten
  • Trinity Pre-Schoolkindergarten
  • Waratah Early Learning Centrekindergarten
  • Yarrawong Childrens Centrekindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
123
Parks (OSM)
100

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
90.4/100
Cohort rank
#83 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Edward St At Moulder Sttransport
  • Kent Av Opp Avondale Drtransport
  • Orange Stationtransport
  • Spring St Before Maramba Rdtransport
  • Summer St Opp Robertson Parktransport
  • Goodstart Early Learningchildcarechildcare
  • Hill Street Childrens Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Imagine Childcarechildcarechildcare
  • Kiddie AcademychildcareTelopea Waykindergarten
  • Trinity Pre-Schoolchildcarekindergarten

Data sources & freshness